Career Area:
Legal and Compliance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
What are we looking for?
Caterpillar seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to support business locations on labor and employment matters across the Europe, Africa, and Middle East region.
What experiences can we offer you?
This role supports the global Human Resources strategy for a diverse and multifaceted organization of over 100,000 full-time personnel located throughout the world. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented and highly motivated attorney to join a world-class legal team and work on complex and sophisticated matters for an iconic global company.
What You Will Do
Deliver legal counsel and support of our regional business operations on a wide range of labour and employment matters
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with Human Resources and business leadership, stakeholders, and Legal Services colleagues across a global organization
Collaborate with colleagues to provide strategic employment and labour law counsel and drive successful outcomes in complex and highly sensitive matters
Manage disputes from claim through litigation, including the retention and direction of external counsel as necessary
Identify and assess legal risks and new developments and advise internal business partners and leadership on development and implementation of policies and procedures
Provide legal training based on risk assessment, strategic objectives, and legal developments
What You Will Have:
Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance.
Level Working Knowledge:
Working knowledge of employment and labor law practice experience managing matters for global clients in European jurisdictions, through a large law firm or combination of firm and private corporate settings
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate effectively with senior level managers and both in-house and outside counsel
Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information. Level Working Knowledge
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge:
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
Level Extensive Experience:
Excellent communication skills with a commitment to integrity, professionalism, collegiality, and keeping stakeholders appropriately informed
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Level Working Knowledge
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Extensive Experience
Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfil business objectives and plans. Level Basic Understanding
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Additional Information:
Ability to travel internationally (up to 15%).
This role is an on‑site position and will be performed from the office five days per week.
A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.
This role is also posted in the Peterborough and Madrid, please apply to the relevant advert for your chosen location.
What we offer:
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
We value authenticity and encourage candidates to submit original, personally crafted responses throughout our hiring process. Use of AI-generated content may disadvantage your application.
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This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 16, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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